Are there any issues with the Corvette Z06?
Are there any issues with the Corvette Z06?
Many of us that routinely compete in high performance driving events have heard of some C7 Z06 owners experiencing heat soak and overheating while driving on a track during high ambient temperatures. GM found that most of these overheating issues were happening on 2015 – 2016 Corvette Z06s equipped with the automatic transmission.
Who is the plaintiff in the Corvette Z06 overheating lawsuit?
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 overheating lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan – Matanky et al v. General Motors LLC. The plaintiffs are represented by Hagens Berman, Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, the Miller Law Firm, and Schuler Halvorson Weisser Zoller Overbeck.
What causes a Z06 car to overheat?
Multiple lead plaintiffs from various states claim the “track-ready” Z06 cars overheat in less than 15 minutes of racetrack driving because of defective cooling systems for the transmissions and rear differentials.
How is the Corvette Z06 cooling system working?
In a conversation with Motor1.com, Corvette’s chief executive engineer, Tadge Juechter, said the 2017 Z06 ‘Vettes will have a new hood for better cooling, a different supercharger cover and modifications to the actual cooling system — all working to help keep the Corvette cool.
Can a Corvette Z06 overheat on the track?
The Z06 cooling system is more than adequate for street usage and will be sufficient for most skill levels on the track. Those at the upper end of the skill range will be able to overheat the Z06. For the M7 guys GM has an additional cooler which fits where the front A8 cooler is located.
What kind of engine does a Corvette Z06 have?
If you throw your Chevrolet Corvette Z06 around on a racetrack, you might be one of the drivers who has experienced a little overheating on the 650-hp supercharged LT4 V8 (or, if you’re lucky, you’ve simply tripped the car into limp mode to save it from overheating).
Is there a trans cooler for the Corvette Z06?
For example, the front-mounted supplemental trans cooler developed for the Z06 automatic will be included in the Z51 package for automatic coupes starting in the 2016 model year. We have discussed the Z06 cooling robustness in this space before and are very concerned about what some customers are experiencing.
What should coolant temp be on Corvette Stingray?
Coolant temperatures in particular quickly approach 257 degrees which prompt the computer to issue a warning in the center display. Other manufacturers offer such an optional package to effectively cool the car.
But not all Z06 Corvettes from the sixth generation are affected, and GM narrowed the issue down to Corvettes built between 2008 and 2011—roughly less than 10 percent of Z06 models. Going off the production numbers from 2008 to 2011, it’s safe to estimate that less than 1,300 Corvettes may have the issue.
What causes a C6 ZO6 engine to fail?
The only problem I had was the valve guide wear. The heads were replaced under my extended warranty. You can check valve guide wear w/o removing the heads. Loose valve guides can result in swallowing a valve, which pretty much trashes the very expensive motor.
Multiple lead plaintiffs from various states claim the “track-ready” Z06 cars overheat in less than 15 minutes of racetrack driving because of defective cooling systems for the transmissions and rear differentials.
Why does my Corvette Z06 go into limp mode?
Without the coolers, the transmissions will allegedly cause the car to go into limp mode to prevent damage from overheating. In addition to the transmission, the plaintiff says a rear differential needs a specialized cooler to give a car the required traction for race driving.
